Suspension of US aid would impact bilateral security cooperation, regional peace: Pak Army

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Karachi, Jan. 5 (TNS): Rejecting US allegations, Pakistan military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor on Friday said that the suspension of aid to Pakistan by the United States would impact bilateral security cooperation between the two nations and regional peace.

In an interview with Voice of America (VOA Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “Suspension of US assistance will impact bilateral security cooperation and regional peace efforts,” he said. “But it will not deter our resolve to fight terrorism.”

Ghafoor said that Pakistan never fought for money, but for peace. “We have paid a heavy price, both in blood and treasure.”

The spokesman further added that the Pakistan Army has indiscriminately targeted terrorists, including the Haqqani network.

“There are no organised terrorist sanctuaries inside Pakistan,” he maintained.

The DG ISPR further said that casting doubts on Pakistan would not be good for common objectives shared by Washington and Islamabad.

“Casting doubt on our will is not good for our common objective of moving towards enduring peace and stability.”

He further vowed that “Pakistan shall continue its sincere efforts in the best interest of Pakistan and peace.”